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Lab Test Dictionary

T and B Cells, Total (39588)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)


Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB4360

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

2-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-5 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Volume less than 1 mL should be submitted in a pediatric EDTA (lavender-top) tube.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

5 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood


Included Tests

Absolute Lymphocytes, Absolute CD19+ Cells, % CD19 (B Cells), Absolute CD3+ Cells and % CD3 (Mature T Cells).


Comments

Included in Lymphocyte Subset Panel 1.


CPT Codes

86355, 86359


Revised

11-09-19

Initials

SL